Sunday,

July 5, 2015

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev.MonsignorFrancisV.StrahanPastor

Rev.GeorgeBrownRev.MemoRev.PeterShenPart-Time Assistants

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00PM

Sunday Masses ALL MASSES IN THE

UPPER CHURCH 7:30AM9:30AMFamilyMass11:30AM

Daily Masses Monday thru Friday 9:00AM

Sacrament of

Reconciliation Saturday2:00 - 3:00PM

ST. BRIDGET PARISH

Roman Catholic Church Route 9 East

Framingham Centre, Massachusetts (508) 875-5959

FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST Mark’s Gospel account today is built on a double astonishment oramazement: the neighbors and family of Jesus are astonished that hetaughtinthesynagoguewithwisdomandworkedpowerfulsigns.Jesus,inturn,isamazedthattheyhavenofaithinhimbecausetheyknowhisorigins, not because of any faultwith his teaching orministry. Aswithmany ofMark’s passages,we get a rather intimate glimpse here of thehumanpartofJesus’two-foldnature.Toreinforcehispoint,MarktellsofJesus’returntohisnativeplace,andfurtherpointsoutthathe is inthemidst of his own family members there. From the very people heexpected themost, Jesus received the least. In the day of the Gospel’swriting,MarkwasattemptingtoillustratealessontothehouseofIsrael:the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house ofIsrael,butoftenreceivedtheleast.Thisisagoodsourceforre lectiononourpart,wewhoareJesus’followerstoday.ForthewisdomofChristtocontinue and for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he mustexpectandbeableto indgreatfaithamongus.Willhe?Canhe?Doeshe?Orishe,onceagain,amazedbyitsabsence?

Mass Intentions & Feast Days

Financial News !

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

9:00AM Special Intention for Ryan

Saturday, July 11, 2015

4:00PM Winslow Bruce Krueger

Last Weekend’s Second Collection $2,728.00 was received for Holy Father/Peter’s Pence. This collection will provide emergency assistance to suffering people throughout the world.

Things to think about for the fall... This fall we would like to resume some of our parish apostolates but we need your help to keep them going! If you are interested in joining or would like more information please call the Rectory: (508) 875-5959. 1. First Fridays—Eucharistic Adoration runs from

October-June. It requires only two people per hour starting after the 9:00AM Mass until 12:30PM following with the benediction. Each month we would need six people in order to continue this ministry.

2. Coffee & Donuts— This program operates in Oct., Nov., Feb., April, May & June on the first Sunday of the month in the school hall after the 9:30AM Mass until 11:00AM. There are more parish events occurring during the other months. It’s a great way to strengthen the parish community and we would like to keep that going! To do that we need more volunteers to help run this wonderful program!

3. R.C.I.A—Our Parish RCIA Program starts up in September. It meets every Thursday evening from 7PM-8PM in the Parish Renewal Center. This program is for those who would like to explore the teachings of the Catholic Church with the intention of being baptized or officially received into the Church.

A True Act of Christian Kindness Needed The school is accepting a new family, for the 2015-16 academic year, with a very unique and confidential situation. The children NEED to be in our caring, safe, nurturing, loving, comforting, Christian environment, and I am asking for your help. To quote the school’s Mission Statement: “Saint Bridget School partners with families and our church to develop the whole person within a community of faith.” If you are able to help in any way, please send your tax-deductible donation for the family via the St. Bridget Help-A-Student Fund to the attention of Mrs. Sebastian in the tuition office at the rectory. Tuition is approximately $5,000.00 per student and they have more than one child. With God’s Choicest Blessings for this family, Msgr. Strahan

Religious Education for Kindergarten and Grade One

Wednesday afternoon from 4PM to 5:15pm

If you are reading this announcement, could you please share with your friend, neighbor, family members who may not see this notice in the bulletin, that religious education registration is taking place now for children who are attending public school in Framingham. A registration form can be found on the parish website www.stbridgetparish.org. If there are any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at gbarbato@stbridgetparish.org. Gail Barbato Coordinator for Kindergarten to Grade Five

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit with Special Intention for Ryan

Given by His Family

Vocation Chalice

The Vocation Chalice this week will be hosted by Barbara Conlin

Upcoming Events & Programs Bring Color and Hope to someone with Breast Cancer

Hope in Bloom

Hope in Bloom is a non-profit that provides indoor or

outdoor gardens at no charge to MA residents

undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Gardens are

planted at the person’s home and designed to fit each

person’s space and taste. Indoor gardens are available

year round and outdoor gardens are installed from

spring to fall. Contact: Hope in Bloom 781-381-3597

202 Bussey St., Dedham, MA 02026

Catholic TV Presents highlights special

programming from our partners.

This week CatholicTV will air,

"Fr. Joe Walijewski: A Pencil in Our Lord's

Hand" which is a story about a priest who

dedicated his life and ministry to the Diocese of

Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Watch this program on

Monday at 10:30pm, Thursday at 5pm, Friday at

2:20pm and Saturday at 3:30am.CatholicTV

Showcase features special programs, movies

and documentaries relevant to the time of year,

as well as honoring feast days. This week's

program is "Pope Benedict XVI- My Vatican" in

honor of the feast of St. Benedict on July 11th.

Watch this program on Friday 9:30pm EST and

Saturday at 1pm.

Check out all of our programming on our

website: www.CatholicTV.com

Breaking News!!! A Fall Parish Mission!!!

Brother Michael Moran, CP, will conduct a three night Parish Mission on October 12, 13, & 14. Brother Michael is a great preacher and a conductor of missions, far and wide. So… mark your calendars NOW! It’s good to set time aside and be in the Lord’s presence for these three days. Further information will be forthcoming!

The Sanctuary Lamp-Sign of the Lord’s Presence †††††††††

For all those who would like to memorialize a departed loved one, or a special intention, the Sanctuary Lamp (candle) in the lower Church is available for that purpose. The Sanctuary Lamp continues to burn for 8 days. The cost of the candle is $15.00. The name of the loved one will be listed in the bulletin (if so desired) or the “special intention” request. There are weeks available for memorialization starting in the beginning of August. If you are interested drop this form off at the rectory as soon as possible. Each request will be honored in the order they are received. Please return to the rectory. Donor’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or Special Intention____________________________________________________________________________________

Vacation Bible School REGISTRATION: August3–August7,2015,GradesK-5,9:00AM–12:00PM,SaintBridgetSchoolHallFees:FirstChild:$40,additionalchildren:$20each,FamilyMaximum:$75Please make checks payable to: Saint Bridget Parish and return registration form and check to St. Bridget Rectory. Acceptance will be on a irst-come, irst-served basis, so sign up now! Questions? Call Maddy Williams at 207-522-8886 or email mwilliams@keylogic.com

Children'sName(s)__________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________City,Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Phonenumber________________________________________________________________________________________________Email(ifused)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Nameofparent(s)orguardian_____________________________________________________________________________SchoolGrade(s)infall‘15___________________________________________________________________________________NameofHomeChurch_______________________________________________________________________________________IncaseofEmergency,call___________________________________________________________________________________(Name&phone#)___________________________________________________________________________________________AllergiesorotherMedicalConditions:_____________________________________________________________________(Listforeachchildregistered)_____________________________________________________________________________Pleaseindicatebelowifyou,(parentorguardian),wouldliketohelpwithVBSthisyear.Wearealwayslookingforparentswhowanttohelp!Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bestwaytoreachyou:______________________________________________________________________________________

Saint Bridget School Pre-K— Gr. 8

Now enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year

3, 4 & 5 Full day Pre-K options

Full Day Kindergarten

SMARTboards in every classroom 2 mobile Chromebook labs Weekly Mass, gym, library, music, art and technology class After school program until 6:00pm After-school language, band, field trips, virtue of the month, service opportunities, chess club,

scouting, Lego league, science club, craft club

Faith Formation ● Traditional Values ● Academic Excellence ● Social Responsibility

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Jennifer Ryan,

jryan@saintbridgetschool.info or 508-875-0181

Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings

Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s

Aubrey Baumbach Jane Bratica

JoMarie Bucantis Rick Bumann Linda Casella

Therese Cunningham Pierce Deane Kevin Forster

Zachary Kane Lisa Lamare

Robert Lew Mary LoCicero George Meninno

Valerie Montuori Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon

July 11th & 12th

Eucharistic Minister

Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday, 4:00PM

MaryAvolaNoreenBegleyMarioLaferlaJosephHorriganPatriciaHorriganChristineRoccoMaryStack

KarenKirwan Lee-LingGannonSue-LingGannon PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyanFr.Shen

Sunday, 7:30AM MargaretGarciaMarilynHanleyBettyPanzaMariaChaputSheilaFlynnReneMyers JeanBlanchardEmmaJudge PaulDonahueJosephKovalchinDavidMcIntyreTonySuantengco

Fr.Shen

Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass

VictoriaPetersonJenniferRyanTinaSparling T.J.Nolan CharlieNolanBarrettPearce RudyCaballeroTimothyGarahanMichaelPekkarinenMsgr.Strahan

Sunday, 11:30AM DanCaronJamesScambyYolandaBarbierJosephCrisafulliGeneGrzywnaJeanneWalshPhilipLessard JohnBakerLilyRyan TriciaCincottaJohnGannonEdytaKonradBettyO’Neil

Msgr.Strahan

First Reading — Amos said, “The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people” (Amos 7:12-15). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]). Gospel — Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13).

Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM confessions. This week confessions will be heard by Msgr. Strahan.

Please Pray For:

Lt. Andrew Sweeney, US Navy LCPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC, Fort Devens

Ryan

PARISH STAFF

Business Manager/Tui on Director of Opera ons Mrs. Maria S. Sebas an 508-875-5959 Ext. 103 mssebas an@stbridgetparish.org Coordinator of Parish Ministries Mrs. Karen M. Mallozzi 508-875-6009 M-W-F 9:30AM—3:30PM kmallozzi@stbridgetparish.org

Director Of Music/Organist Mrs. Ann O’Brien Organists Mrs. Marge Withee Mr. Francis Jesch Administra ve Assistant

Ms. Meaghan Turchi 508-875-5959 Ext. 104 mturchi@stbridgetparish.org

PARISH MAILING ADDRESS

Saint Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue

Framingham, MA 01702

Rectory: 508 -875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508 - 875-1270 strahan@stbridgetparish.org

Office Hours:

9:00AM - 6:00 PM, M-Thur. 9:00AM-4:30PM Fridays 9:30AM—2:00PM Sat. 9:00AM— 1:00PM Sun.

Parish Home Page: www.stbridgetparish.org

Please send Bulle n Announcements to: bulle n@stbridgetparish.org

By 4:00PM on Tuesday

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Mrs. Regina O’Connor 508-879-4271, ext. 2 roconnor@stbridgetparish.org Coordinator, Grades K-5 Mrs. Gail Barbato 508-879-4271, ext 1 gbarbato@stbridgetparish.org Youth Minister Samantha Ormond 508-250-5028 sormond@stbridgetparish.org

School Mailing Address:

832 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702

School: 508-875-0181 School Fax: 508-875-9552

School Home Page:

www.saintbridgetschool.info

SCHOOL STAFF School Principal Admission Office Mrs. Cathleen R. Chaves Mrs. Jennifer Ryan 508-875-0181 Ext. 222 508-875-0181 Ext. 229 cchaves@saintbridgetschool.info jryan@saintbridgetschool.info Advancement Director Extended Day Director Mrs. Erin Connors Mrs. Victoria Peterson 508-875-0181, ext. 226 508-572-0326 econnors@saintbridgetschool.info vpeterson@saintbridgetschool.info School Secretary 508-875-0181 Ext. 221

Sacrament of Baptism Before an infant baptism parents must attend a baptismal catechesis class. Classes are held on the first Friday of each month at 7pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. If there is a change due to bad weather parents will be notified. Participants should park in the Rectory parking lot and enter the door on that level. *Dates for baptism are set once the class has been attended and all paperwork is received and complete. Baptisms take place once a month on a Sunday at 2pm. To register for class or to ask a question call 508-875-6009.

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements should be made with one of the priests at least one year prior to the intended date of marriage so that all requirements can be completed. Please Note: Saturday weddings can be celebrated from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the latest. Sunday weddings can be celebrated from 1:30pm to 4:00pm at the latest.

Pastoral Ministry

Visitations to the sick and the homebound are made by Pastoral Visitors who bring the Blessed Sacrament and offer spiritual befriending on a weekly basis. If a member of your family, or friend, or neighbor is in the hospital or is home-bound, we would appreciate hearing from you. Kindly call the Pastoral Ministry Office at 508-875-6009 to request assistance.